How to pioneer (even if you haven't a clue)

This practical book is for all who are engaged in this form of ministry and it begins by identifying some basic principles from a wide variety of creative examples of pioneer ministry. Illustrated with actual examples throughout, it explores *how to 'listen' to the physical, social and spiritual environment of a local context *how to discern a community's needs and the appropriate missional response *how to build a creative team *the art of the start - how to begin well *how to build relationships and create community by acts of authentic love *how to become and stay Jesus-centred *how to live and tell the gospel in meaningful ways ?how to grow disciples ?how to stay fresh (and avoid rotas!)